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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,650 and 484,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,650 and 484,420 is: 750,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,650 : 484,420 = 484,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,650/484,420 = 484,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,650x = 484,420 × 484,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,650x = 234,662,736,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,662,736,400/312,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,560.49

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